Dept. of Agriculture

Dept. of Agriculture

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USDA Blog: Thanks to the Forest Service, A Tool to Lessen Bat Fatalities at Wind Energy Facilities
 
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USDA Blog: Forest Service Partners with Washington State Mountain bike Filmmakers
 
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USDA Blog: Supporting Those Who Go Green With a New Energy Efficiency Initiative
 
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USDA Blog: How the Farm Business Has Changed
 
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USDA Blog: Native American Youths Improve Sage-Grouse Habitat
 
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USDA Blog: USDA's Unwavering Commitment to Food Safety
 
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USDA Blog: A Blueprint for Stronger Service
 
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Vilsack: Rural USA is an extraordinary place inhabited by good,hardworking ppl. We owe a debt of gratitude for what it produces & sacrifices
 
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Vilsack: Ultimate goal is optimal use of our ppl, better results for those we serve, more effective use of tax $ for benefit of taxpayers
 
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Vilsack: We wanted to determine how service could be strengthened & provided more efficiently (More info: )
 
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News: Ag Secretary Vilsack Announces Blueprint for Stronger Service to Increase Efficiency in USDA Operations
 
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Vilsack: Regardless of size, crop, etc, we should do all we can to encourage young ppl to become farmers, ranchers, producers
 
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Vilsack: Every dollar we put to work promoting trade generates return of $35;any must encourage con't expanded trade
 
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Vilsack: 1st & foremost, must provide adequate financial help for producers when times are tough & they need help the most
 
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Vilsack: Last 3 yrs, we financed grants & loans to 50k small businesses to create/retain2 66,000 , 300+ projects#AFBF12
 
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Vilsack: I pledge your USDA will continue to listen and make sure regulators understand full impact of rules & regs before final
 
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Vilsack: You recognize the value of the American brand of agriculture; known around the world as one of quality and value
 
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USDA Blog: Earth Team Volunteers Cleaning Mississippi Lake
 
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USDA Blog: In Oregon, Beaver Dams are Being Used to Restore Habitat